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PHY140 - Fundamentals of Nanotechnology ICourse introduces the nanoworld, including topics in nanophysics, nanochemistry and nanobiology, including forces, fluidics, wave nature of light, atoms and molecules, nanoscale structures, biological function at the nanoscale and practical applications in each field. Hands-on laboratory activities make use of dip-pen nanolithography, atomic force microscopy, fluorescence microscopy and nanoparticle characterization.Course Prerequisites: MAT 070 or placement into MAT 110, and one year of high school biology and one year of high school chemistry.4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 3)Fee: $50

PHY143 - Nanotechnology InternshipCourse consists of direct work experience in a nanotechnology-related environment at an approved business or industrial firm applying knowledge and skills learned to daily assigned responsibilities. The student will meet with a nanotechnology instructor who will evaluate their on-the-job technical skills. Arrangements for the work experience will be worked out in conjunction with the nanotechnology coordinator. In addition, the student will discuss work-related situations with the instructor.prerequisite: PHY 141 with minimum grade of C3 Credit Hours (lecture: 2; lab: 10)

PHY230 - OpticsCourse is designed to introduce students to the mathematics and applications of physical optics. Topics include the mathematics of waves, electromagnetic waves, photons, various ways that light interacts with matter, the principle of superposition, basic geometric optics, polarization, diffraction, interference and Fourier optics.Prerequisite: PHY 222 with minimum grade of C or consent of instructor.4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 3)Fee: $30

PHY290 - Topics in PhysicsCourse is designed to meet the special interest needs of physics students. Topics will be offered for variable credit from one to four semester credit hours. Students may repeat PHY 290 up to three times on different topics for a maximum of nine semester credit hours. Prerequisite may vary by topic.1-4 Credit Hours (lecture: 1-4; lab: 1-4)